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The image shows a forest of gnarled and twisted trees. The trees dominate the scene with their sinuous forms and rugged textures. The horizon is not visible, as the trees fill the composition from the foreground to the depths of the wooded area. The style features etching techniques, with fine lines and dark, shadowy areas enhancing the textures of the bark and branches. The color palette is primarily sepia, giving an antique look and allowing the contours and shadows to stand out vividly.

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Untitled (Wooded Landscape)

Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920)

c. 1880

Medium: etching and drypoint
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 137 x 175 mm ; sheet: 229 x 309 mm
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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